LANSING, Mich. — January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, and the state health department is offering tips on how to improve chances of giving birth to a happy and healthy baby. Each year, ...

You may have heard the word hypnobirthing mentioned during your antenatal classes or midwife appointments, but you may not fully understand what it means. And you're not alone! In its simplest form, ...

From the minute you learn you’re pregnant, you start looking forward to the day your baby is born. Nothing can fully prepare you for the once-in-a-lifetime event, but there are things every family can ...

Moving around and staying active during labor can help it progress faster. Simple techniques like breast stimulation can naturally encourage labor contractions. Medical interventions are sometimes ...

Labor can be an intense and challenging experience, but there are several ways to prepare your body and mind to make it smoother and more manageable. There's no sure way to have a painless labour but ...

Huge numbers of women in California have C-sections — particularly for first-time, low-risk births. If those people want to have more children after that first uterine surgery, they may find access to ...

In between deciding on nursery colors, which brand of stroller to buy and whether you want to breastfeed, it can be helpful to give some thought to your labor and delivery experience. Sharing a birth ...